About Next Level Apparel
Next Level Apparel was founded in Los Angeles in 2003 and has spent two decades as a pioneer of the premium blank — the tee that retail brands and merch programs choose when a standard promotional shirt won't do. The whole company started with a printing problem: customers needed a lightweight, comfortable t-shirt with a smooth, poly-heavy surface that would sublimate cleanly, and Next Level engineered the fabric to solve it. That engineering focus never left. The brand describes obsessing over every stitch and seam in pursuit of flawless fit, ultimate printability and unmatched quality control, drawing its cut and feel from high-end activewear. The result is a blank that looks like something someone chose, not something they were handed at a conference.
Custom Next Level Apparel CVC Crew Tees at Supply Crew
Supply Crew stocks a focused Next Level Apparel capsule: the Original CVC Crew in a men's cut and a women's cut, the brand's signature everyday tee. CVC is a cotton-rich cotton-polyester blend, and it's the reason this style has the reputation it does — the listing describes a top-of-the-line fabric blend that stands up to consistent wear without sacrificing the soft, light feel everyone loves. Both cuts run across eight colour families — black, white, grey, navy, blue, olive, red and purple — so a mixed team can be kitted out in one coherent look with a shade that actually suits the brand. Two styles, two proper gender-specific fits, one very good tee.
Next Level Apparel Quality & Printability
The reason decorators reach for Next Level is that the fabric is designed around the decoration rather than the other way round. CVC blends take screen printing, DTG and transfers with excellent ink adhesion and colour reproduction, so a logo lands crisp and stays that way instead of cracking off after a few washes. The fit is retail-shaped rather than boxy, and the hand feel is soft enough that people wear these tees by choice — which is the whole point of a branded shirt. On sustainability, Next Level's own position is refreshingly plain: the products are designed to last, so they stay in wardrobes and out of landfill. For a promotional tee, longevity is the honest environmental argument, and it's also the commercial one.
Beyond Next Level Apparel
Looking for more branded merchandise to complement your Next Level Apparel tees? Supply Crew also offers a wide range of custom t-shirts, hoodies and fleece and singlets from other leading brands — including retail-blank favourites AS Colour and Bella + Canvas. Finish the look with branded caps or a cotton tote bag.
Need help choosing the right Next Level Apparel styles for your project? Contact the Supply Crew team for expert advice and a quote.
Next Level Apparel FAQs
+ Can I get Next Level Apparel tees with my logo?
Yes. Supply Crew supplies genuine Next Level Apparel tees custom branded with your logo using screen printing, digital transfer or embroidery. These are blanks engineered specifically for decoration, so printed logos sit crisp and hold their colour — our team will recommend the best method and placement for your artwork.
+ What custom Next Level Apparel products does Supply Crew offer?
Supply Crew stocks the Next Level Apparel Original CVC Crew t-shirt in both a men's and a women's cut, across eight colour families. Browse the products above for the full colour and size run, or talk to our team about the wider Next Level range.
+ What does CVC mean in a t-shirt?
CVC stands for Chief Value Cotton — a cotton-rich blend of cotton and polyester, rather than a 100% cotton or a poly-heavy fabric. The cotton gives softness and breathability while the polyester adds durability, shape retention and resistance to shrinking, which is why CVC tees hold their fit through repeated washing far better than a basic cotton shirt.
+ Why is Next Level Apparel popular for custom merch?
Next Level built its business around blanks engineered for printing — the company's first fabric was developed specifically to solve a sublimation problem, and it has focused on printability and fit ever since. For merch programs that means two things buyers care about: logos that reproduce cleanly, and a retail-quality tee people actually want to wear instead of leaving in a drawer.
+ Do Next Level tees come in men's and women's fits?
Yes — Supply Crew stocks the CVC Crew as a matched pair, with a men's cut and a dedicated women's cut in the same fabric and colours. Everyone on the team gets a tee shaped for them while the look across the group stays completely consistent.
+ How does Next Level Apparel compare to AS Colour or Bella + Canvas?
All three are retail-quality blank brands rather than traditional promotional labels, so any of them will out-feel a standard promo tee. Next Level's particular strength is engineered printability and a soft CVC hand feel; AS Colour is the go-to for heavyweight cotton and a strong Australian colour range; Bella + Canvas is known for its very soft, fashion-led fits. Our team can send comparisons if you're deciding between them.
+ Can I see an artwork proof before production?
Yes — twice over. You can Design & Create your own mockup instantly on any product page to see your logo on the product before you even request a quote. Then, once your order is confirmed, Supply Crew provides a detailed artwork proof for your approval — placement, size and finish — before production begins.
+ What is the minimum order quantity for custom Next Level Apparel tees?
Next Level Apparel tees in the Supply Crew range carry a minimum order quantity of 25 units. The exact minimum order quantity is confirmed on each individual product page.
+ How long do custom Next Level Apparel orders take to produce and deliver?
Custom Next Level Apparel orders typically take 2–4 weeks for production and delivery, depending on the colours and sizes selected, the branding method and order volume. Our team will confirm an exact turnaround estimate once your order and artwork are finalised.
